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Welcome to The Venue


If you or your organisation is looking for an affordable venue, try The Venue. You can find us at Wear Road, Stanley, DH9 6AH.

Our facilities are suitable for most purposes, from meetings to parties and dance classes, with very competitive prices.

The Venue is managed by a dedicated team of volunteers.  If you have sparetime and would like to join a team of dedicated volunteers, to support the local community, please contact us on 01207 233512.

FACILITIES

All the rooms at The Venue are named after pits which were prominent in the area.  Coal mining played a huge part in the development of Stanley and created the wonderful friendly community we have today. 

Disabled Access

The Venue is adapted for disabled users.  There is a ramp to front of the building for ease of access and there are disabled toilets.  The Venue is on one floor and no stairs, and all doorways are wheelchair friendly. 

Louisa Lounge

Why not drop in for a coffee and chat with your friends.  The cafe offers a range hot and cold drinks, and a selection of biscuits.  Why not try one of our fresh ground cups of coffee, relax and spend some quality time with friends. A warm welcome is always assured.   The Louisa Lounge also exhibits paintings for sale by the local artist John Ord.  

PAYMENT METHODS

The Venue accepts payment by Bank Card, Credit Card, Cash, Bank Transfer, Online through our webside thevenestanley.org.uk  (certain purchases only).  Please ask for more details.  
NOTE: The Venue currently cannot accept payments over the telephone. 

HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Venue are proud to host their annual Halloween Party, with games, music, prizes provided by Project DJ. Lets make it another howling success. Saturday 25th November 4.30pm until 7.30pmTickets go on sale TBA

SUMMER PARTY

The Venue are proud to announce their Summer Party. Entertainment by the brillant Project DJ, so there will be plenty of games, music and prizes. Saturday August 9th, 3.00pm until 5.30pm. Tiickets go on sale in July.

The Venues Family Xmas Party

Lots of fun at our Family Festive Party. Games, music, prizes and off course a visit from Santa. Entertainment by the wonderful Project DJ. Ticket on Sale TBA.

XMAS FAYRE (Free Entry)

Come along to the Xmas Fayre where there will be stalls tempting you with their festive treats and gifts. Entry is free. Tables for sellers are available to book now, so reserve your table now to avoid disappointment. Saturday 22nd November 1pm till 4pm

FAMILY EASTER PARTY

3:00pm, Saturday, 12th April 2025
Easter Family Fun, disco, games, prizes
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FOOLS GOLD (LIVE BAND) SIREN SONG

7:00pm, Saturday, 26th April 2025
An evening with the very popular Fools Gold.  
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Murder Mystery Night

9:00am, Monday, 2nd June 2025
Coming soon the STC will be performing a Murder Mystery Night. Murder at Cliff House. Date yet to be confirmed.
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